April 1st I had my first ever professional date. I've always used my anniversary as a time of reflection, as well as celebrating with close friends. Interestingly, this anniversary I find myself more consumed with thoughts of my 10th being just around the corner.
I have often heard, that 10 years is the burn out mark. Most don't last 5, I've seen many lady friends come and go during my time. Someone told me no sane woman would stay beyond that ten year mark, feeling it's unhealthy to do so.
I don't even feel remotely burned out, in fact, I feel it's taken me almost 10 years to find my footing. Now that I've found a way to participate that is joyful and feels natural, I'm eager to see what experiences the next ten years will bring to my life. I'm also hoping that those who have already been around for years and years, don't finally get bored of me. And perhaps I'm being a little self absorbed, but there are the precious ones, who I feel might stick around for life - even if only as friends.
My first date was so dreadful it left me in tears, and I was ready to throw in my towel on the spot. My agency (naturally in their best interest) talked me into at least sticking around for the rest of the day. I was 18 and brand new, the phones were ringing off the hooks for "virgin flesh", as one of the other escorts called me.
It took me three years to stop feeling like a bad person, to shake off the guilt and stop wondering "what's wrong with me?" It took me another two before I truly celebrated my choice in life, and it was on my 5th that I started the tradition of celebrating my anniversary. Each of these turning points were the result of friends willing to listen, and gentlemen who made me feel beautiful and appreciated.
9 years later, I look back at that first day and feel sticking around was the best decision I ever made in my life.
Thanks for listening
My 9th Companionship Anniversary
Enjoy the time that you are here. We are so lucky, very few people get the chance to choose how they make their living.
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